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By Louisa Moller Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — Yves Alfred’s harrowing journey to Massachusetts lasted months. The Haitian immigrant, his wife, and three children traveled from their native country to the Dominican Republic, then Ecuador, and Brazil before journeying through Central and South America to the Mexican border before ending

By Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A local woman is helping others to embrace their skin through coloring books. Naomi Winston has published a dozen coloring books since 2019 to help children see themselves and learn about others. The first page of Winston’s first coloring book, titled Black

By Rohan Mattu Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Saturday, February 4, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will offer free rides on all routes in honor of the birthday of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, recognized as Transit Equality Day. Residents can take advantage of

By Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story     HILO, Hawaii (KITV) — A first-of-its-kind detox center opened its doors Thursday in Hilo. “It’s about saving lives,” clinical director Lahela Kruse told Island News. Those at Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) say this new detox clinic in central Hilo has a very practical

By Amal Elhelw Click here for updates on this story     BEAVERTON Oregon (KPTV) — After watching hundreds of trees come crashing down during the January storms, Portland area arborists are warning homeowners not to let fear lead to quick decisions, like hiring a tree removal service. Instead, they are urging folks to truly assess the

By Stephanie Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A rescue in Riverwest bring the community together in an unexpected way. The people here in Riverwest rallied together Thursday, Feb. 1, to save a little black cat that was calling out for help. After days of hearing distant “meows,” Krissy Oleson

By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story     JANESVILLE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — CBS 58 is your station for the Grammys this Saturday night. One local business owner will be watching with extra interest. Her unique product’s going to be part of the Grammys swag bag. “One of my sons thought we were being

By Justin Andrews Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A civil engineer by day and an e-boutique owner by night, Porsha Key is a bold, Black woman stitching her passions to create a runway for others. “Fashion, for me, is just a way to tell everyone who you are,” said

By Trae Harris and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story     FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A $25 million settlement was reached between a consulting company and members of a class action lawsuit. This comes after a settlement with an engineering company, and it’s in addition to the more than $620 million settlement in

By Nydja Hood Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY (KCTV) — The Chiefs aren’t the only ones competing, but so are their fans. Seniors at the Brookdale Senior Center in Overland Park are challenging their San Francisco counterparts to a friendly rivalry ahead of the Super Bowl. “You’ve gotta fight for your

By Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A proposed bill would revise local schools’ active shooter protocols if the fire alarm is pulled. House Bill 7002, introduced in August 2023, was filed as a direct response to the Covenant School Shooting The house majority leader, Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland,

By Joshua Skinner Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WANF) — Just off Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy in Center Hill sits a spot. A Thrift Spot. “I love thrifting,” said Michelle Jones, owner of The Thrift Spot. “So, this is, like, my dream.” Jones runs the operation at the small facility on Charlotte

By Eliza Kruczynski Click here for updates on this story     NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — It is the first day of Black History Month, and New Haven is honoring one of their own. New Haven’s Constance Baker Motley is now on the USPS 47th Black Heritage Stamp. The Greater New Haven NAACP and the United

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 1, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, TX (February 1, 2024) — Embracing the spirit of Black History Month, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) is set to participate in the Black Art Houston Weekend from February 17 to 19, presenting a range of engaging

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     Jan. 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Step into a world where each movement tells a story of triumph, resilience, and cultural richness. Houston Style Magazine invites you to join Urban Souls Dance Company’s 20th-anniversary celebrations with two landmark events that honor the spirit

By Jaymes Langrehr Click here for updates on this story     SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WISC) — Sun Prairie Jimmy says it will be an early start to spring after the overcast skies meant he did not see his shadow. The prediction comes after Jimmy saw his shadow last year. Before that, he predicted an early start

By Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — We have a follow up on yesterday’s hotel-railing collapse from a fifth-floor hotel room at the Moana Surfrider. Amazingly, it did not fall on anyone, but debris hit a couple people nearby causing minor injuries, according to Emergency Medical Services and the

KITV By Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — We have a follow up on yesterday’s hotel-railing collapse from a fifth-floor hotel room at the Moana Surfrider. Amazingly, it did not fall on anyone, but debris hit a couple people nearby causing minor injuries, according to Emergency Medical Services and

By Sooji Nam Click here for updates on this story     WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A group of women from South Florida was attempting to scam a popular restaurant in West Palm Beach, when an undercover detective halted their scheme. Investigators said the group, from Hollywood, was enjoying a meal at Avocado Grill last

By Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story     PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — A local developer is relocating rather than destroying some of the oak trees on his property to make room for a new development. About 20 oak trees on the Wilson Grove development off of Becker and Rangeline Road in